.Such thought was followed by a few sketches and some sleepless nights lying in bed trying to figure out how I'd put it together {the creative process in my mind won't shut off when the lights do}.

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I used canvas for the base, and fabric scraps for the embellishments - ironed on with fusible webbing and then stitched around. The finished size measures 32"x 24". {I probably should have photographed this before it had been folded and wrinkled. ~oops~ and ~oh well~ }.

I designed this to be portable, so it folds in half,...then in thirds,

and then buttons up. {I had issues with the strap and a few choice words, but at that point it was too late to modify. So, if by chance you plan to make one of these, let me know and I'll tell you my woes on strap design...}

Love the way there is a giant turtle in the middle of the track in the first photo, like some prehistoric monster overlooking the cars! He's going to have so much fun with this. How lucky he is to have an aunty who takes so much trouble over getting the perfect gift!

Hi! I'm one of Valerie's old co-workers...I would like to think I'm crafty, but then I saw your work. I absolutely love this little track. You did such an amazing job on it. I love the fabric you chose for all of the embellishments. Very cute! Val has shown me the other things that you have done. You are very talented!